India Faces Middle East Neutrality Test

6 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 1 MAR 2026 — 3 MAR 2026

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Latest · 3 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Modi engaged in diplomatic calls with Oman and Kuwait leaders to express concern over attacks and discuss the safety of the Indian community.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan regarding the attacks on the UAE, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or statements by the Indian government, the UAE, or Iran unless they are direct responses or developments stemming from the attacks and the subsequent conversation between the two leaders.

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1Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

‘India stands in solidarity’: PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks on Gulf nation

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi engaged in diplomatic discussions with Netanyahu and Al Nahyan to address the escalating conflict in West Asia following the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran.

2Mar

South China Morning Post

India's long-held neutrality in the Middle East is being tested as the killing of Iran's supreme leader triggers a joint military assault by Israel and the US.

The Hindu

India is coordinating with Oman to repatriate its nationals and assist in search efforts following the death of an Indian sailor in a Gulf incident.

The Hindu

Sonia Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's silence on the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, arguing it undermines India's foreign policy and credibility.

3Mar

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi engaged in diplomatic calls with Oman and Kuwait leaders to express concern over attacks and discuss the safety of the Indian community.

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